Mission, Planning & Execution Intern

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Huntsville, AL seeks an MP&E Intern to support planning, coordination, and documentation for hypersonic test activities. You will work with the MP&E team to assess mission requirements compliance, manage schedules, review data, and prepare documentation for multiple launches per year with multiple providers.

Ideal candidates are students or early-career professionals pursuing a technical bachelor’s degree, with strong written and verbal communication, and

Formación

• U.S. citizen required.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Pursuing/completed bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in preparing test documentation and checklists.
• Coordinate incremental reviews and planning meetings; track actions.
• Identify potential conflicts in availability and configurations.
• Assist with mission design, planning, and verification of performance predictions.
• Support TODD software development efforts.
• Coordinate deployment rosters and shore support packaging.

Conocimientos

US Citizenship

Security Clearance

Team Player

Self-motivated

Strong Communication

MS Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

This Mission, Planning, and Execution (MP&E) intern will support the MP&E Team by assisting with basic planning, coordination, and documentation for hypersonic test activities. This internship is designed for students or early-career individuals interested in gaining exposure to mission planning, test execution processes, and technical coordinate in an aerospace environment. This position includes working closely with the MP&E team to assess mission requirements compliance, manage schedules, support data reviews, and provide the documentation necessary for multiple launches and campaigns per year between multiple launch providers.

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

This Mission, Planning, and Execution (MP&E) intern will support the MP&E Team by assisting with basic planning, coordination, and documentation for hypersonic test activities. This internship is designed for students or early-career individuals interested in gaining exposure to mission planning, test execution processes, and technical coordinate in an aerospace environment. This position includes working closely with the MP&E team to assess mission requirements compliance, manage schedules, support data reviews, and provide the documentation necessary for multiple launches and campaigns per year between multiple launch providers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in preparing test documentation, including Test Director checklists, Execution Calendars, Operations Schedules, Test Information Sheets, Test Constraints Document, Go/No-Go Criteria, etc.
• Help coordinate incremental reviews and regular planning meetings. Send meeting invites and maintain distribution lists. Attend meetings and capture action items. Actively manage the completion of delegated tasks and updated documentation. Assist with adjudicating and reconciling technical and operational issues.
• Assist with coordinating the inputs of various team members to identify and call attention to potential conflicts in availability, readiness, and configurations.
• Assist with mission design, strategic planning, and verification of performance predictions for current and future launch campaigns.
• Assist with Technical Operation Display Dashboard (TODD) software development.
• Help coordinate the Prime deployment roster. Document and disseminate deployment guidelines and shore support packages.

Other Job Functions

• Travel opportunities to various MACH-TB ranges, including Wallops Flight Facility and Vandenberg Space Force Base

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Experience And Skills

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain security clearance
• Team player mindset with enthusiasm for contributing within a dynamic environment
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment & Conditions

• Office environment
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

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